Economic Opportunities Technical Coordinator

at Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Published September 7, 2026
Location Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Category General  
Job Type Full Time  
Base Salary € 3300 - 3500
Salary Units Month

Description

Acted Syria
After more than 14 years of crisis, Syria continues to face complex humanitarian and recovery challenges. Although 2025 marked the beginning of a new chapter, needs remain acute amid ongoing instability and localized escalations. As of January 2026, it is estimated more than 16 million people require assistance, including more than 7 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and nearly two million recent returnees. Since late 2024, over 1 million refugees have returned from neighboring countries, with further significant returns expected in the coming year. Despite strong return intentions, conditions for safe, dignified, and sustainable reintegration remain fragile. Damaged housing and infrastructure, limited livelihood opportunities, and inadequate access to essential services – particularly water, electricity, healthcare, and education -continue to drive vulnerability and risk of secondary displacement. Localized insecurity, UXO contamination, governance transitions, and recurring drought and water scarcity further strain already fragile systems.

Since December 2012, Acted has been a key humanitarian and recovery actor in Syria. Based in Damascus since 2025 and guided by its 3ZERO Strategy, Acted implements an area-based, conflict-sensitive, and multisectoral approach that bridges life-saving assistance with early recovery, stabilization, climate adaptation, and long-term resilience. Operating inside and outside camp settings, Acted supports displaced populations, returnees, and host communities to access livelihoods, housing, and essential services, supporting an enabling environment for durable solutions. Through community-driven planning, strong local partnerships, and technical leadership across CCCM (including flexible MSMC modalities), WASH, shelter, agriculture, market recovery, and hydrogeological research to strengthen water governance, Acted delivers integrated, climate-smart responses across Syria.

You will be in charge of
The Technical Coordinator is responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities. He/She plays a leading role in providing technical inputs to the strategy and project development at the local and national level. Moreover, he/she supports the Project Teams in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and administration of technica interventions.

Main duties

1. External Positioning

External Relations
Project Development
2. Internal Technical Support and Coordination

Coordination
Technical Leadership
Staff Capacity Building
Expected skills and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required and above; Master’s degree in relevant field is an advantage
Fluent English and Arabic (written and spoken);
Excellent writing and communication skills;
At least 8 years’ work experience with an INGO or relevant actor in early recovery and/or development context;
At least 4 years of demonstrated experience in economic development programming (TVET, MSME support, access to finance, market systems, private sector engagement)
Demonstrated experience in project proposal development and donor engagement
Strong understanding of market systems approaches and private sector engagement in fragile and transitional contexts;
Demonstrated experience in coordination and external representation, including working with private sector actors, government counterparts and local partners;
Familiarity with the humanitarian system and coordination architecture, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
Experience providing technical guidance, capacity building and training to program teams;
Direct experience in access-to-finance / financial inclusion programming or private sector partnership building is an advantage;
Previous work experience in Syria and/or the MENA region is an advantage;
Excellent writing and communication skills;
Ability to work under pressure in a high-pace and multi-cultural environment;
Good organisational and prioritisation skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
Ability to travel across Acted’s areas of operation in Syria as required.

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email or below, including the reference: TC/SYR

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